<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[USTATN]]></title><description><![CDATA[USTATN]]></description><link>https://www.ustatn.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:36:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ustatn.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Antioch High School Tennis Team: A Story of Resilience and Unity]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of the tragic shooting at Antioch High School in January 2025, the school’s tennis team emerged as a beacon of hope and resilience. Despite the profound grief and challenges faced by the community, these young athletes demonstrated unwavering strength and unity, embodying the spirit of perseverance.]]></description><link>https://www.ustatn.com/post/antioch-high-school-tennis-team-a-story-of-resilience-and-unity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e8c98ef9d90695c0c33c0</guid><category><![CDATA[Community Tennis]]></category><category><![CDATA[Junior Team Tennis]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf244c_8931780532b444e9adacdf33b7c9f680~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_258,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facilities Approach to Tennis and Pickleball]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the United States and in concert with court builders and parkprofessionals, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) is putting forth an expanded Statement of Guidance for thedevelopment, expansion, and renovation of public facilities and spaces related to tennis and pickleball. This guidance is presented within the context and understanding that – while tennis remains the most popular racquet sport in the UnitedStates – tennis and...]]></description><link>https://www.ustatn.com/post/facilities-approach-to-tennis-and-pickleball</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e8c242cb97b060aef9e42</guid><category><![CDATA[USTA TN]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community Tennis]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_b65ee0b49e0d45a7961aba42050e41da~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamson County &#38; City of Chattanooga Recognized by USTA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has initiated a pilot project to designate and recognize top-performing tennis operators as “USTA Premier Facilities”.  Williamson County Parks and Recreation and the City of Chattanooga’s, Champions Club, were selected as two of the nation’s first 50 pilot sites for 2023-2024.]]></description><link>https://www.ustatn.com/post/williamson-county-city-of-chattanooga-recognized-by-usta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e8ae5c7890172bd2bffff</guid><category><![CDATA[Community Tennis]]></category><category><![CDATA[USTA TN]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf244c_313f3a212902458ca44297c694ef24f2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_300,h_292,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nashville Metro Parks Community Center Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday, October 27th, the vibrant city of Nashville came alive with the spirited energy of over 100 kids participating in the Nashville Metro Parks Community Center Challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.ustatn.com/post/nashville-metro-parks-community-center-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e8b732cb97b060aef9bd1</guid><category><![CDATA[Community Tennis]]></category><category><![CDATA[USTA TN]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf244c_e4b102749b1e42cb84f4bbfb22ca10fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_300,h_240,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee Tennis Specialty License Plate]]></title><description><![CDATA[USTA Tennessee is proud to offer a Specialty License plate to Tennessee drivers so they can show their support of our great sport.]]></description><link>https://www.ustatn.com/post/tennessee-tennis-specialty-license-plate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e89c8c7890172bd2bfaee</guid><category><![CDATA[Community Tennis]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf244c_4b36f9e1bf094807a0ece6de54e58e78~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_768,h_472,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[USTA Tennessee Welcomes Kyle Burton as TSR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Burton has been named as USTA Southern’s Tennis Service Representative (TSR) for Kentucky &#38; Tennessee.]]></description><link>https://www.ustatn.com/post/usta-tennessee-welcomes-kyle-burton-as-tsr</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e6408e4340f7772ba42b8</guid><category><![CDATA[USTA TN]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community Tennis]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf244c_2f22e3e60f5f4eec83f6ea10cd65d83f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_199,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[USTA Southern Tennis Lines Policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Tennis courts eligible for USTA Southern sanctioned competition, including junior and adult tournaments and league, must contain only lines prescribed by the ITF Rules of Tennis, as set out in the USTA Handbook of Tennis Rules and Regulations.”

]]></description><link>https://www.ustatn.com/post/usta-southern-tennis-lines-policy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e63972aba66e77036ddd7</guid><category><![CDATA[Community Tennis]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c73e181e3e324b73aac4b9625e85990f.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee Adult Teams Thrive at Nationals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A record number of Adult League teams from Tennessee advanced to Nationals in the 2021 Championship Year. To reach this stage, teams must progress through three stages: Local Leagues, State Championships, and Sectional Championships. Congratulations to Tennessee teams who proudly represented their cities and state at the prestigious USTA Adult League National Championships events! Registration for 2022 Spring USTA Adult Leagues will begin January 1, 2022. Click here  to find contact...]]></description><link>https://www.ustatn.com/post/tennessee-adult-teams-thrive-at-nationals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e62b4c7890172bd2b7238</guid><category><![CDATA[Adult Tennis]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community Tennis]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf244c_a98b63db49be4812b89a64c02d2c2629~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_300,h_169,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10&#38;Under McKinney-Dalstrom Circuit Concludes in Knoxville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third annual McKinney Dalstrom 10&#38;Under Circuit Finals were held in conjunction with the Knoxville Challenger (ATP 80) on November 13th-14th.]]></description><link>https://www.ustatn.com/post/10-under-mckinney-dalstrom-circuit-concludes-in-knoxville</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e633497eedde805ea6dc3</guid><category><![CDATA[Community Tennis]]></category><category><![CDATA[Junior Tennis]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf244c_f7190ca8cc8e4d33bda16995b3eeaa39~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_300,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inaugural Middle School Tennis State Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[USTA Tennessee partnered with TSSAA to host the 2021 Middle School Tennis State Championships in Murfreesboro on October 1-2. ]]></description><link>https://www.ustatn.com/post/inaugural-middle-school-tennis-state-championships</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e623def9d90695c0b9ed9</guid><category><![CDATA[Junior Team Tennis]]></category><category><![CDATA[Junior Tennis]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66730a2c84d0405cb1143eec602d4356.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ground Broken on new Leftwich Tennis Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 10th, the University of Memphis and the City of Memphis came together to break ground on the new Leftwich Tennis Center. ]]></description><link>https://www.ustatn.com/post/ground-broken-on-new-leftwich-tennis-center</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e61bd2aba66e77036d82a</guid><category><![CDATA[Community Tennis]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf244c_371b5148cbf1446abcb05ee161b2aa52~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_531,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshops and Trainings are Back in Action!]]></title><description><![CDATA[School and Community Tennis trainings and workshops have resumed across the state! In recent weeks, USTA Tennessee has conducted multiple Tennis in Schools and Community Tennis workshops in order to grow the game in our Tennessee schools and communities. ]]></description><link>https://www.ustatn.com/post/workshops-and-trainings-are-back-in-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e613e423c15f2e1ee4433</guid><category><![CDATA[Community Tennis]]></category><category><![CDATA[Junior Tennis]]></category><category><![CDATA[Adult Tennis]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf244c_fab7bb2a6a4542dbbefff3c4167051f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Scarpa Scholarships Established- Named for Legendary Tennis Coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southern Tennis Foundation (STF), the charitable arm of United States Tennis Association (USTA) Southern Section, announces the establishment of the Paul Scarpa Scholarships.]]></description><link>https://www.ustatn.com/post/paul-scarpa-scholarships-established-named-for-legendary-tennis-coach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e5ccfe4340f7772ba29d1</guid><category><![CDATA[Community Tennis]]></category><category><![CDATA[Junior Team Tennis]]></category><category><![CDATA[Junior Tennis]]></category><category><![CDATA[Scholarships]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf244c_e0a6d12547994090a3535e361d34ed57~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_242,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[USTA Junior Tournaments Resume in 2021!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennessee’s first tournament in 2021 provided spirited competition for 90 players and their families.]]></description><link>https://www.ustatn.com/post/usta-junior-tournaments-resume-in-2021</link><guid 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